Usman Ali

Transforming legacy industries through AI, robotics, and long-term vision

Usman graduated from the University of Hull with a BA in Politics, Philosophy and Economics and has gone on to lead a dynamic career at the intersection of technology, investment, and social impact.

He is Managing Partner at Auctor, a holding company that builds and supports businesses working at the forefront of emerging technology. Auctor owns and operates strategic assets where long-term opportunities exist to disrupt legacy industries using tools such as robotics and artificial intelligence.

Usman also serves as a Non-Executive Director at Tortilla Mexican Grill PLC and sits on the Board of Kaikaku, a company reinventing the quick-service restaurant industry through proprietary hardware and software. He is a Trustee of Lumos, the international children’s charity founded by J.K. Rowling.

Prior to Auctor, Usman held senior investment roles at Mobius Capital Partners and New York-based Caravel Management, specialising in global emerging markets.